Current Status:  Non-Active

Izzy  Solis

12 # Second Basemen

Opening Day Age: EXP: 6 Years

     Full Name:  Israel  Solis,  Jr.

     Birthplace:   Waukegan, IL

     Born:  August  10th,  1979

     High School:  Waukegan Township

     College:  University of Hard Knocks

     MLS debut:  May 5th, 2001

     Nickname:   Izzy

     Bats:   Right   /  Throws:   Right

    Height:   5’09”  /  Weight:   170

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.   /  A.S.A.

     League Level:   Recreational

     Tourney Level:   Rookie

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2010 Stats134543182624.57817601.7677922.5581.345001.42.01.80.7
Career94326319116185159.56711131134.715489187.4981.2829171.22.01.71.0
Playoffs------------------------
Tournaments6191971010.52610000.5260300.5261.053001.21.71.70.5
Fall League185954253126.52517810.66791325.4811.192041.41.71.40.7

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 52 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 58 | Overall: 53

First Pro Contract:   WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Spring  2001

Team debut:  5- 5-01  vs.  Renegades Club,  at  Belvidere, South’  going  ( 3  for  4 ,  RBI / 2 Runs )

Last Game:  7-12-10  vs.  Bombers Softball,  at  Belvidere, South’  going  ( 1  for  3 )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Saturday  May 5th, 2001  vs.  Renegades Club,  Gm 1  at  Belvidere, North’

First Double:   Thursday  May 17th, 2001  vs.  Black Sox Squad,  Gm 2  at  Jefferson, South’

First Triple:    Tuesday  May 21st, 2002  vs.  Booners Softball Club,  Gm 2  at  Dugdale Park

First Home Run:   Thursday  June 20th, 2002  vs.  One More Club,  Gm 1  at  Jefferson, South’

Scouting Report

Hitting

Izzy Solis has a swing viewed by many as unorthodox. He extends his front foot forward on its toes, subsequently shifting his weight forward and twisting his knee as a way to open his hips. As this happens, Izzy lowers his hands with his front arm fully extended. The arm usually gets more flex as the swing gets underway, but when he maintains an extended front arm, he loses some of his power and can be busted inside.

Base-Running & Defense

With average feet and foot speed, Izzy Soils has proven to be very fragile so far in his young career. In 2007, he tore his meniscus in his knee, and during spring training of 2006, Solis battled shoulder. He did return in time to play Fall ball in 2008, but he’s losing precious time to get at bats and develop as a player. Somewhat above average second baseman Solis has decent if not soft hands, he turns the double play very well. His above-average arm is solid enough and rarely makes mental errors.

Awards

Game Ball,  5 Total